“For the wise man delights in establishing his merit, the brave man likes to show his courage in action, the covetous man is quick at seizing advantages, and the stupid man has no fear of death.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“Hence, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.”
― Art of War
― Art of War
“15. In war, practice dissimulation, and you will succeed.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
“De ahí el dicho: conoce al enemigo y conócete a ti mismo, y sobre tu victoria no caerán dudas; conoce el Cielo y la Tierra, y tu victoria estará asegurada del todo.”
― El Arte de la Guerra. El tratado militar más antiguo (Translated)
― El Arte de la Guerra. El tratado militar más antiguo (Translated)
“15. Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat first fights and afterwards looks for victory.”
― The Art of War
― The Art of War
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